This was a very nice tour. We were able to experience many of the highlights and favorite spots of Sedona including the Sedona Airport for photo ops and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. It was a nice small group of six people. The tour guide Charlie, knew a lot about Sedona and answered all of our questions. Overall the tour took about two and a half hours. Charlie picked us up and dropped everyone off at their respective hotels. It was a worthwhile experience. We only wished that a few more stops had been made for photo opportunities.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Great introduction to Sedona and all it offers
- Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- This tour is conducted in a touring van with a guide
- Visit popular locations such as Oak Creek Canyon, Airport Outlook, Chapel of the Holy Cross
Excludes
- Food
- Gratuities - 15% - 20% tip for your guide recommended if you enjoyed your tour
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Check out the beginning portion of beautiful Oak Creek Canyon approximate 20 minute drive
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is a beautiful plaza that you may get an introduction to.
See the gorgeous Chapel of the Holy Cross, and marvel at the spiritual location and extraordinary architecture of this chapel nestled within the red rock sandstone of Sedona.
Considered a vortex and beautiful vista where you can see many of the amazing red rock formations.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Great morning with Sheldon. He started by asking about our specific wants and outcomes of our tour so he could shape it appropriately. We toured the urban and non-urban parts of Sedona. Sheldon was very knowledgeable not only about the history and various sites, but how to time our arrivals so we wouldn't be waiting in huge crowds. Highly recommend as a great overview and way to get acquainted with the area.
I was short on time so I booked a tour with Scenic Sedona Tours on July 17 based on reviews with Trip Advisor. On their website the tour company listed 14 locations which we would visit on a best effort basis. The tour guide left 15 minutes late. Gave us an extended lunch break and ended the tour 75 minutes early. For this reason, we visited only 5 of the 14 attractions. When I questioned the tour guide, he was angry and nasty and emphasized that visiting those attractions was on a best effort basis. He wasted at least 90 minutes by starting late, extended lunch and ending the tour exceptionally early. How is taking 90 minutes of tour time away from us a best effort basis. I contacted Scenic Sedona Tours three times about this matter and they never answered at all. While I did enjoy what I saw, I did not get what I paid for except horrible customer service. My opinion, everything in Sedona is close and easy to navigate so tour the area yourself.
Miguel was our tour guide for our Grand Canyon tour with Scenic Sedona Tours, and he was exceptional from beginning to end. Even while gathering everyone to board the bus, he was personable, friendly, and immediately made the group feel welcome. Miguel told us that he has been a tour guide for more than 24 years, and his experience certainly showed. As we passed numerous landmarks on the way to the Grand Canyon, he pointed out interesting locations and shared an incredible amount of information. He engaged the entire group in conversation and answered nearly every question asked. We truly felt that we were in excellent hands throughout the entire tour. His knowledge of the area and the various Native American tribes was remarkable. He also appeared to be very familiar with their native languages. Throughout the day, Miguel showed us some of the best locations for sightseeing and picture-taking and constantly offered to take photos for anyone in the group. He went far above and beyond when one member of our group misunderstood the meeting location and became separated from us. Miguel parked the vehicle and personally ran around searching until he found the individual and safely walked him back to the bus. My wife and I highly recommend Scenic Sedona Tours, and we especially recommend Miguel. We have taken numerous guided tours over the years, and Miguel was easily one of the best tour guides we have ever had. His knowledge, personality, professionalism, and genuine concern for everyone in the group made this an outstanding experience.
We only had one full day in Sedona and wanted to be sure to hit the hot spots. This trip gives a great visual tour of Sedona with stops that allow for amazing views and photo ops. Our only complaint, we wish there would've been more narration during the tour. Our guide was great telling us about the stops like Airport Mesa and the Chapel, but would've like to hear more about the areas we drove through. We asked questions and were sometimes not given much of an answer.
It was a very informative tour. The driver was great and very accommodating. Beautiful morning excursion.
Chris was an amazing tour guide! We felt safe, enjoyed the experience, and the views were incredible. A must-visit in Arizona.
We opted for the 2 hour tour…the website stated: Highlights Included ✅Thunder Mountain ❌Cathedral Rock Filming Locations (talked about this - nothing to see) ❌Boynton Canyon ❌Coffee Pot Rock ❌Famous Energy Vortexes ❌Soldiers Pass ✅Airport Mesa ❌Medicine Wheel Unfortunately we saw 2 of these - we did have 2 stops which were nice but we did not see all that was advertised on this tour which was very disappointing. I asked our guide, Mr Clay, if we would be going to Cathedral Rock and we were told no…not with the traffic. Our tour was on Friday of Spring Break week, so there were more people in town, but I feel like the guide should have shared that we would not be going to as many places. So for the price, we were disappointed with what we did see. Lots of driving through a neighborhood to get from the first stop at Peace Park to the second stop at Airport Mesa. Not worth the money, in my opinion.
It was a good introduction to Sedona. Our guide, was knowledgeable &extremely helpful throughout the short tour.
The van was very clean and comfortable. JR our driver was very knowledgeable and witty. He was very accommodating and asked frequently if we had any questions or comments. I recommend this tour!
We toured the chapel of Holy Cross and stopped at other places like Airport vistas, and our tour guide JR was so knowledgeable of the area we were very impressed . We had 2 solo travelers that joined us so a small group of 4 made this a wonderful morning leaving us with the afternoon free . We were very glad we did this and would recommend !
Excellent guide. Asked us where we would like to do. Since we had never been to Sedona, we mentioned just to take us to all of the good sites and he did.
Sheldon gave our group of 12 The Best intro to Sedona, driving us to key scenic points and making sure we stretched our legs too. Highly recommend!
Wow, what an Awesome experience and our driver was a book of knowledge and shared a lot about the area.
Our driver Al was great. After picking us up at our hotel we were on our way. He provided so many details and history about the Sedona area and sites we saw. He also helped pull off a great surprise proposal. We all had a fabulous day and highly recommend this experience.
Super knowledgeable driver!!! Grew up on the area and he gives you all of the back stories! Phenomenal tour!
Best for quick overview of Sedona and later trips focused on sites visited during the tour. Guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and provided clear insights and directions.
My wife and I recently did the Scenic Sedona tour. Our guide was Al B. Al was extremely knowledgeable about the history and lore of Sedona. The tour was worth the money if only to get easy access to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, because traffic there is insanely busy that day. It was fun getting a tour of this beautiful city.
Our guide, Al, certainly knows his stuff! He did a wonderful job of explaining everything we passed and every place we stopped. We never felt rushed and he certainly was kind and helpful getting us on and off the bus!
Loved the tour and our guide, Noah, was superb. Noah provided some great little known facts about the vibrant history of Sedona. Thank you for a lovely time.
Good tour around the main sites and area of Sedona. Oak Creek Canyon was very pretty and the airport and chapel were very interesting stops to get out and wander around. Beautiful. Mark was very knowledgeable and informative.
Wanted to see what Sedona had to offer and Kurt R did not disappoint! This guy has a wealth of knowledge about the area and is very hospitable. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour. We are visiting from Houston Texas for our 1st wedding anniversary.
The tour could be the same as if you were driving your own car. The guide was very professional kind and knowledgeable. I had other expectations. If I had known what I know now I wouldn’t have booked the tour.
We had a great trip with Ed. He was a great guide and gave us the tour of Sedona that we were looking for. He gave us the history that we did not know.
We departed from Flagstaff and headed for Sedona while listening to our guide's entertaining stories. We visited the stunning views of Red Rocks, the view from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and the pretty town of Sedona, which seems to have been transported back to the days of western movies. I was happy with our trip and enjoyed our own pace.
Mark our guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, and did a great job getting us comfortable with the Sedona area. We saw so much beautiful scenery, and he pointed out very interesting and different vegetation, and also gave us some history to fit in with the beautiful things we were seeing. Great intro to the area!
Noah was great! His commentary and insight was entertaining. Best way to see Sedona in limited amount of time. Recommendations on places to visit were spot on.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour tour. Our guide, Patrick, was great. My husband is handicapped, and Patrick was always careful to help him.in and out of the vehicle. Patrick was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
We booked the Scenic Sedona van tour for 6. We were picked up at our hotel by Mark in a nice AC cooled van! Mark brought us to all the highlights of Sedona, which included Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Rock, The Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, etc. Mark was so knowledgeable and took time to explain everything about Sedona. We would strongly recommend taking this tour. Request Mark as he's the best!
Charlie, our tour guide and driver made sure we saw the best of the best of the Sedona red rocks. He was so knowledgeable about the area. We asked so many questions. Charlie answered everything and more. The van was great. Large windows to look out. The stops we made a long the way had spectacular views. He gave us plenty of time to take pictures. Charlie is an amazing guide. If you ever want to take this tour, ask for Charlie.
We had an excellent tour with our guide Andrea. We were picked up at the scheduled time and Andrea took us to some of the most beautiful vistas. The van was very comfortable. Andrea was very informative and friendly. Great tour and excellent guide!!
Our Sedona tour was fantastic! Our tourguide, Zach, was very interesting, knowledgeable and fun...we highly recommend him. There were so many amazing rock formations, beautiful views and a stupa and Peace Park, included on the tour. This tour included many major awesome site in Sedona. Highly recommend this tour!
Took a 21/2 hour tour in a enclosed van around Sedona and it was great. We were picked up at the hotel on time and Mark was a wealth of information about the area being a 25 year resident. Would strongly suggest taking a tour and try o get Mark as your driver. His knowledge of the area seemed limitless......
I thought that the driver was very nice, especially when I experienced a bit of altitude sickness climbing up to the Chapel of the Holy Cross.. I appreciated her attentiveness to me. Thank you! That said, I felt that we could have benefitted from some local history of Sedona, some info about the places we passed and some Sedona history.
Like it very much very informative driver was very friendly and told us a lot of interesting stories
Our family had an amazing experience on the Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona! The open-air yet shaded bus provided the perfect way to take in the stunning red rock landscapes while staying comfortable. Our tour guide, Zack, was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and engaging, with a great sense of pacing that made the tour both informative and relaxing. He shared fascinating insights about Sedona’s iconic landmarks, including Thunder Mountain, Cathedral Rock, Coffee Pot Rock, and Soldier Pass, ensuring we didn’t just see the sights but truly understood their significance. The highlight for us was the stop at Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, where we had time to explore and experience the tranquil atmosphere. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about the spiritual significance of the site and take in the serene surroundings. Overall, this tour was a perfect way to see Sedona’s most breathtaking sights without feeling rushed. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this experience is a must-do. Highly recommend—especially with Zack as your guide!
Charlie picked us up right on time & due to the time of year, we were given a private tour! He showed us many sights & was very knowledgeable about Sedona history & surrounding areas! We got a great overview of the Sedona area & he even told us some good restaurants & shopping areas to explore in our extra time!
Absolutely wonderful! This was an amazing experience. This activity is a must if you’re visiting Sedona.
Our guide Sheldon was great! We toured with a couple other small groups and he made everyone feel welcome and told us "today we are all family". :) Very friendly and energetic and knew everything you would want to know about the Sedona and greater Arizona area. The closed windows and climate control were nice in January. We all had a great time!
Great views of the landscape, and a big help to not have to navigate ourselves. Excellent history and information from the guide about the area.
Bobby did a great job on this tour. He gave us time at each stop to take pictures and even do a little shopping. We went to great lookout locations and got a lot of good information about Sedona and the geological history of the area. I recommend especially if this is your first trip to Sedona!!
Great experience. We visited the temple, so some beautiful views as we drove through Red Rock. Gained knowledge of all the different mountains in the valley. Sunset was beautiful too.
What a great overview of Sedona. This trip is perfect for just about anyone visiting. You visit a few vortex spots. Great stops for photos. A good mix of history and current info. My mom has limited mobility and we had a Walker. She was able to get out at most the stops but was ok to stay in van too. The pick up location is in the McDonald’s plaza. This might be easier to spot than the Safeway plaza.
The 2 hour riding tour with Clay was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the area and a great host. I would recommend this tour to anyone !
Vivian took the three of us on a two hour tour around Sedona. And she made it so much fun; what a fun guide who was very knowledgeable! I left my phone onboard and she made sure to get it back to me. Thank you Vivian!
Great time. Thank you Scenic Sedona Tour and our driver, Mark Friedman. Reasonably priced. Pick up & drop off at our hotel. On time. Comfortable van with air conditioning. We visited all the spots (and more) that I drove my wife to the day before, but this time, I could actually enjoy the view. No worries about traffic, downhill breaking, pedestrians or driving off the cliff.
Being driven to amazing places around town. Beautiful scenery. Our guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable.
Our guide was so knowledge and willing to cater to our every desire or need we might have. The experience was amazing. We so enjoyed the picnic at one of the pull outs. I learned so much on this tour. I had visitors from Japan and knew I could drive them to the Grand Canyon but I could not make it such a great experience. All though I have been to the Grand Canyon before, I really feel I have really been to the Grand Canyon now. Brian was great in every way. Thanks for a great time.
The obvious grandeur of the scenery plus the very informative information provided by my excellent tour guide Mark Friedman. The tour was awesome and far exceeded my expectations.
I thoroughly enjoyed my Scenic Sedona Tour. It was better than I had even anticipated. My tour guide Mark was awesome. Extremely educated on everything that was related to area including history and geology. He really made this adventure remarkable with his knowledge and demeanor. It could not have been any better. It way exceeded expectations. I highly recommend this trip with Mark even if you have taken other tours of Sedona with others.
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